Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Join UC Cooperative Extension for a symposium featuring current research and practices regarding ranch and livestock fencing. Speakers and presentation topics will include: Wenjing Xu, Ph.D.

During the summer, the MG Herb Study group met monthly to discover and discuss the herb of the month. June's herb was Basil, July's was mint, and August's was lemon balm. All three are great additions for gardens and add unique flavors and aromas to chosen dishes. September's herb is coffee.

Avid gardeners know a successful garden is a result of research, planning, trial and error, hard work, and evolution. The Learning Landscape located at the Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center, 2101 E.

Fall, aka Autumn, normally begins in earnest as nuts come off trees and pumpkins come off the vines. I know commercially grown pumpkins and gourds have been coming off the vines for over 6-8 weeks now and almonds seemed a little early as well.

The autumn months are such an easy time to decorate the garden, a front porch, or inside the home with items found in most gardens and nurseries. In October, start with a few mums transplanted from the garden into pots, pails, baskets, tubs, etc.

TREE: Oklahoma Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'). It belongs to the family of flowering plants called Fabaceae (Leguminosae) which is also called the legume, pea or bean family. This particular cultivar of the Eastern Redbud is a spectacular addition to your landscape.

In October, start with a few mums transplanted from the garden into pots, pails, baskets, tubs, etc. (they can be planted back into the garden wen no longer needed for decorations) and massed together form a beautiful decoration.

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Fall is the time when we are welcoming getting back into our kitchens. It's time to get out the slow cookers and turn the oven on, tackling some of the more complicated recipes we've been waiting to serve.

Fall is the perfect time to be thinking about planting bulbs. Come spring, you can have a dazzling display. Tulips, Narcissus (daffodils, jonquils, etc.) and hyacinth all true bulbs, are just some of the possibilities. For the best selection, choose plump, firm bulbs that feel heavy for their size.